Channel Management: About This Chapter

HUAWEI BSC6000 Base Station Subsystem
BSS Feature Description 2 Channel Management
2 Channel Management
About This Chapter
2.1 Overview
This describes the significance of channel management in radio networks. A reasonable channel
management guarantees not only the service of one user but also the performance of the entire
network.
2.2 Availability
This lists the NEs and software required for the implementation of channel management.
2.3 Technical Description
This describes the management of different radio channel types in the GSM/GPRS. The channel
management covers all the phases associated with a radio channel, such as establishment,
maintenance, adjustment, and release.
2.4 Implementation
This describes how to configure channel assignment algorithm parameters and call control
parameters.
2.5 Maintenance Information
This lists the counters related to channel management.
2.6 References
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2 Channel Management BSS Feature Description
2.1 Overview
This describes the significance of channel management in radio networks. A reasonable channel
management guarantees not only the service of one user but also the performance of the entire
network.
Definition
Channel management covers all the phases associated with a radio channel, such as
establishment, maintenance, adjustment, and release.
Channel management takes into account the following factors: channel interference, channel
configuration, history record, traffic distribution, transmit power of the MS, and the priority of
the TRX. The most appropriate radio channel is assigned based on a specific calling event and
environment. The channels to be managed consist of the SDCCH, TCH, and PDCH.
The TCH and SDCCH are assigned by priority. That is, the system assigns a channel with highest
priority based on the usage of the resources, and then adjusts or converts the channel based on
the actual situation.
Purposes
Radio channel management achieves the management of different radio channels. An
appropriate channel is assigned to the radio service based on HWII channel allocation algorithm
and the consideration of different factors. At the same time, channels are adjusted properly.
Radio channel management not only ensures the services for one user, but also ensures the
performance counters in the entire network.
The full rate TCH or half rate TCH can be flexibly assigned based on the service requirement
and the loading conditions in the cell. This not only meets the communication requirements of
the subscribers but also utilizes the radio channel bandwidth to full extent. The flexible
adjustment of full rate and half rate TCHs can meet the balance between network quantity and
network capacity.
NOTE
For details on the adjustment of the full rate and half rate TCHs, refer to 12 Half-Rate Service. For details
on the adjustment of the SDCCH, refer to 35 SDCCH Dynamic Adjustment.
Terms
Terms Definition
Couple channel The channel composed by two half rate sub-timeslots is

called a Couple channel when both sub-timeslots are idle.
HWII Channel Allocation In HWI channel allocation algorithm, the channels are
Algorithm assigned by sequence; in HWII channel allocation
algorithm, the channels are assigned by priority.
MA It indicates the carrier frequencies within a cell that are

involved in frequency hopping.
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Terms Definition
Single channel The channel composed by two half rate sub-timeslots is

called a Single channel when one sub-timeslot is occupied
while the other is idle.
eMLPP Enhanced Multi-Level Precedence and Preemption service
Acronyms and Abbreviations

Acronyms and Full Spelling
Abbreviations
AMR Adaptive Multi Rate
BCCH Broadcast Control Channel
DB Different Band
DTRX Different TRX
DTX Discontinuous Transmission (mechanism)
eMLPP enhanced Multi-Level Precedence and Preemption service
FABS Flexible Abis
GPRS General Packet Radio Service
H3, H2, and H1 History
HRL Half Rate License
Inter interference
MA Mobile Allocation
PD PDCH
SBC Sub Cell
TRA TCH Rate Adjust
RT Rate
2.2 Availability
This lists the NEs and software required for the implementation of channel management.
Network Elements Involved

Table 2-1 describes the NEs involved in channel management.

Table 2-1 NEs involved in channel management
MS BTS BSC MSC MGW SGSN GGSN HLR
- √ √ - - - - -
NOTE
l -: not involved
l √: involved
Software Releases
Table 2-2 describes the versions supported by the GBSS NEs involved in channel management.
Table 2-2 GBSS products and software versions
Product Version
BSC BSC6000 V900R003C01 and later releases
BTS BTS3X G3BTS32.30000.01.1130 and later

releases
BTS3002C G3BTS36.30000.02.0820 and later

releases
BTS3001C G3BTS34.30000.07.0301 and later

releases
Double-transceiver BTS All releases
Miscellaneous
None.
2.3 Technical Description

This describes the management of different radio channel types in the GSM/GPRS. The channel
management covers all the phases associated with a radio channel, such as establishment,
maintenance, adjustment, and release.
2.3.1 Channel Assignment Procedure

This describes the procedures associated with the assignment of SDCCH and TCH.
2.3.2 Pre-Processing of Channel Assignment
This describes the pre-processing of channel assignment. Pre-processing of channel assignment
is used to record the reasons for a channel assignment request and the required channel types so
that the subsequent channel assignment algorithms can be provided with algorithm basis.
2.3.3 Channel Assignment Algorithms

This describes the channel assignment algorithms. The BSC provides two channel assignment
strategies: channel rate assignment strategy controlled by the MSC and channel rate assignment
strategy controlled by the BSC.
2.3.4 Processing After Channel Assignment
This describes the postprocessing after the allocation of an optimal channel or candidate channel
fails.
2.3.1 Channel Assignment Procedure

This describes the procedures associated with the assignment of SDCCH and TCH.
HWII channel allocation algorithm is adopted for the selection of a most appropriate channel,
which is labeled with a priority level. The calling events and environment, such as intra-cell
handover, overlaid-underlaid subcell handover, frequency bands, data rate, channel interference,
channel occupation record, and traffic load of the TRXs, should be taken into account.
The channel conversion mechanism enables the full rate TCH, half rate TCH, dynamic PDCH,
and SDCCH to be interconverted according to the strategy of the network operator.
HWII channel allocation algorithm features load-sharing, enabling the channels to be meanly
allocated on the TRXs, timeslots, and sub-timeslots. This not only reduces the co-channel and
adjacent channel interference but also avoids the risk of carrying calls on certain TRXs.
Figure 2-1 shows the channel assignment procedure.
Figure 2-1 Channel assignment procedure

Immediate
Assignment Handover
assignment
request command
request
Pre-processing of
channel assignment
HWII channel
allocation algorithm
Is channel
assignment
successful?
Yes
Processing after
channel assignment
End
The procedures associated with channel assignment are as follows:

1. The procedures associated with SDCCH assignment involve immediate assignment of a

SDCCH during a call, intra-cell handover, intra-BSC handover, and inter-BSC handover.
The procedures associated with TCH assignment involve immediate assignment of a TCH
during a call, assignment of a TCH during a call, intra-BSC handover, and inter-BSC
handover.
The following describes the channel assignment procedures.
l Immediate assignment procedure
In a service procedure such as MS-originated call, MS-terminated call, or location
update when a channel request message from the MS is received, the BSC initiates the
SDCCH assignment procedure (early assignment or late assignment) or TCH
assignment procedure (very early assignment).
l Assignment procedure
In an MS-originated or MS-terminated call procedure when the assignment request
message from the MSC is received, the TCH assignment procedure is triggered.
l Intra-cell handover procedure
If a handover takes place in the same cell, the SDCCH handover or TCH handover
within the cell is triggered.
l Intra-BSC handover procedure
When the target cell receives an incoming cell handover request from the source cell,
the procedure for assigning the SDCCH (SDCCH handover) or TCH (TCH handover)
is triggered.
l Incoming BSC handover procedure
When an incoming BSC handover request is received, the procedure for assigning the
SDCCH (SDCCH handover) or TCH (TCH handover) is triggered.
2. After the channel assignment procedure is triggered, the BSC collects information for
subsequent channel assignments. This process is called pre-processing of channel
assignment.
3. After the pre-processing of channel assignment, the BSC assigns appropriate channels for
this channel request based on the channel assignment algorithm configured for the cell
where an MS is located. The channel assignment algorithm is called HWII channel
allocation algorithm.
4. After channels are assigned by the BSC based on the channel assignment algorithm, the
following two situations may occur:
l An appropriate channel is assigned.
l No appropriate channel is assigned due to reasons such as congestion.
5. If there is no appropriate channel to be assigned, the BSC will attempt the operations
associated with channel assignment, such as queuing and preemption.
2.3.2 Pre-Processing of Channel Assignment

This describes the pre-processing of channel assignment. Pre-processing of channel assignment
is used to record the reasons for a channel assignment request and the required channel types so
that the subsequent channel assignment algorithms can be provided with algorithm basis.
Pre-Processing of Channel Assignment in an Immediate Assignment Procedure

After receiving a channel request for an immediate assignment, the BSC obtains the reason for
the channel request and the required channel types from the message and obtains the concentric

cell attributes in the cell where an MS is located. When all the SDCCHs in the cell are busy and
the TCH Immediate Assignment of the cell is configured, the BSC assigns the TCHs for the
channel request for an immediate assignment. In addition, the BSC takes statistics of the
performance counters based on the requirements for the channel rate. If the cell where the MS
is located is a concentric cell, the BSC takes statistics of the performance counters based on the
concentric cell attributes of the requested channel.
Pre-Processing of Channel Assignment in an Assignment Procedure

After receiving an assignment request message from the MSC, the BSC performs the following
operations:
1. Translate the assignment request message to obtain the type of the assigned channels, the
type of rate, and the information on the allowed speech versions.
2. Take statistics of the performance counters for the assignments in different rates and for
different access reasons.
3. Based on the channel type and the service type in a channel assignment and an assignment
request, check whether the subsequent assignment procedure is normal assignment, mode
modification, or direct retry and whether all the aspects are consistent. Then, take statistics
of the performance counters.
Pre-Processing of Channel Assignment in a Handover Procedure

After the related module of the BSC receives a handover request, the BSC performs the following
operations:
1. Take statistics of the related performance counters in the handover request.

2. Translate the channel request (caused by the handover) message to obtain the requested
channel type, handover reasons, and the information on the priority, on interference bands,
on MS receive level, on punished TRX channel, on the MS mode, and on the support
capability of frequency bands, and on whether AMR is supported.
2.3.3 Channel Assignment Algorithms

This describes the channel assignment algorithms. The BSC provides two channel assignment
strategies: channel rate assignment strategy controlled by the MSC and channel rate assignment
strategy controlled by the BSC.
Channel Rate Assignment Strategy Controlled by the MSC

The channel rate assignment strategy controlled by the MSC is described as follows:
l If the type of the assigned channel required by the MSC is full rate TCH only or half rate
TCH only, only the channel whose rate is consistent can be assigned.
l If the type of the assigned channel required by the MSC is full rate TCH preferable and
other conditions are met, the full-rate TCHs are assigned when full-rate TCHs are available
in a cell.
l If the type of the assigned channel required by the MSC is half rate TCH preferable and
other conditions are met, the half-rate TCHs are assigned when half-rate TCHs are available
in a cell.

NOTE
If channels are assigned based on the assignment rate of the MSC, the network capacity and the MS speech
quality are difficult to be optimal. To assign channels based on the MSC assignment, the channel rate
assignment strategy controlled by the MSC is generally used for an interconnection test on the A interface.
Channel Rate Assignment Strategy Controlled by the BSC

The channel rate assignment strategy controlled by the BSC is the optimized channel rate
assignment strategy controlled by the MSC. It is described as follows:
l If the type of the assigned channel required by the MSC is full rate TCH only or half rate
TCH only, only the channel whose rate is consistent can be assigned.
l If the type of the assigned channel required by the MSC is full rate TCH preferable or half
rate TCH preferable, the full rate TCHs are assigned preferably to ensure the voice quality
when there are many idle full rate TCHs. If there are only a few idle full rate TCHs, the
half rate TCHs are assigned preferably to ensure the network capacity.
NOTE
Channel assignment strategies can be controlled through the BSC6000 Local Maintenance Terminal. By
default, the channel rate assignment strategy controlled by the BSC is used.
HWII Channel Allocation Algorithm

HWII channel allocation algorithm is adopted for the selection of a most appropriate channel,
which is labeled with a priority level.
The queuing of the different factors has different impact on the comprehensive priority. The
comprehensive priority of a channel can be calculated when different factors are taken into
account. The channel allocation algorithm decides whether to assign a channel based on its
comprehensive priority. If the priority value of a channel is larger, the priority of the channel is
lower, and this channel is more difficult to be assigned. If the priority value is smaller, the priority
of the channel is higher, and this channel is more likely to be assigned.
The channel allocation priority consists of a 4-byte low priority, a 2-byte MAIO medium priority,
and a 4-byte high priority. The weight of the three priorities is as follows: low priority < medium
priority < high priority.
2.3.4 Processing After Channel Assignment

This describes the postprocessing after the allocation of an optimal channel or candidate channel
fails.
The processing made after the channel allocation varies with the channel request phases.
l In the immediate assignment phase, the postprocessing involves the dynamic adjustment
between TCH and the SDCCH, and the dynamic adjustment between the TCH and the
PDCH.
l In non-immediate assignment phases, the postprocessing involves the dynamic adjustment
between the TCH and the SDCCH, the dynamic adjustment between the TCH and the
PDCH, the channel preemption, and the channel queuing.

Channel Preemption
The BSC can allocate the channels based on their priorities. The MS with high priority can
preempt the channel of the MS with low priority if the channel preemption indication allows.
There are two situations associated with preemption when the system configuration differs.
l Direct preemption
In the same cell, the MS with high priority can preempt the channel of the MS with low
priority. To do this, the system first initiates a channel release procedure to release the
channel of the low-priority MS, and then assigns the channel to the high-priority MS. The
direct preemption is performed when the eMLPP feature is disabled through data
configuration.
l eMLPP preemption
Before the preemption of a high-priority MS over a low-priority MS is made, the system
first attempts to hand over the low-priority MS to a neighbor cell and, if the handover fails,
the system initiates the channel release procedure. The eMLPP preemption is performed
when the eMLPP feature is enabled through data configuration.
Channel Queuing
The BSC channel assignment supports channel queuing. Channel queuing applies to continuous
assignment and handover. The decision whether to allow queuing is made by the MSC in the
assignment request or handover request. In the case that no radio channels are available for
allocation, the BSC arranges the channel requests in a queue. In this way, the BSC can assign
TCHs for the MSs in queue within an acceptable period as soon as possible.
2.4 Implementation
This describes how to configure channel assignment algorithm parameters and call control
parameters.
2.4.1 Configuring Channel Assignment Algorithm Parameters

This describes how to configure the channel assignment algorithm parameters on the BSC6000
Local Maintenance Terminal.
2.4.2 Configuring Call Control Parameters
This describes how to configure call control parameters on the BSC6000 Local Maintenance
Terminal.
2.4.3 Examples: Configuring Channel Management
This describes how to configure channel management on the BSC6000 Local Maintenance
Terminal.
2.4.1 Configuring Channel Assignment Algorithm Parameters

This describes how to configure the channel assignment algorithm parameters on the BSC6000
Local Maintenance Terminal.
Procedure
Step 1 On the Management Tree tab page of the BSC6000 Local Maintenance Terminal, right-click
the target cell, and then choose Configure Cell Attributes on the shortcut menu. A dialog box
is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2 Selecting a cell
Step 2 Double-click the target cell in the Cell view list box to add it to the Selected cells list box.
Step 3 Click Next. A dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3 Configuring cell attributes
Step 4 In the Cells to be set list box, select the target cell, and then click Set Cell Properties. A dialog
box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-4.

Figure 2-4 Setting cell attributes
Step 5 Click Channel Management. A dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-5.

Figure 2-5 Setting channel management parameters
Step 6 Click Advanced. A dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-6.

Figure 2-6 Setting advanced channel management parameters
Step 7 Finish the parameter settings in Figure 2-6, and then click OK to return to the dialog box as
shown in Figure 2-4.
Step 8 Click OK to save the settings of cell parameters. A dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure
2-3.
Step 9 Click Finish. The configuration is complete.
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2.4.2 Configuring Call Control Parameters

This describes how to configure call control parameters on the BSC6000 Local Maintenance
Terminal.
Context
If the channel allocation fails, the operations such as direct retry, reassignment, and preemption
should be performed.
The parameters need to be set include the Allow Reassign and Allow EMLPP.
Procedure
Step 1 On the Management Tree tab page of the BSC6000 Local Maintenance Terminal, right-click
the target cell, and then choose Configure Cell Attributes on the shortcut menu. A dialog box
is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-7.

Figure 2-7 Selecting a cell
Step 2 Double-click the target cell in the Cell view list box to add it to the Selected cells list box.
Step 3 Click Next. A dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-8.
Figure 2-8 Configuring cell attributes
Step 4 In the Cells to be set list box, select the target cell, and then click Set Cell Properties. A dialog
box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-9.

Figure 2-9 Setting cell attributes
Step 5 Click Call Control. A dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-10.

Figure 2-10 Setting call control parameters
Step 6 Click Advanced. A dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-11.

Figure 2-11 Setting advanced call control parameters
Step 7 Finish the parameter settings in Figure 2-11, and then click OK to return to the dialog box as
shown in Figure 2-12.
Figure 2-12 Checking the compatibility of parameters and site versions
Step 8 Verify the compatibility between the parameters and the site versions, and then click Yes to
return to the dialog box as shown in Figure 2-9.
Step 9 Click OK to save the setting of cell parameters. A previous dialog box is displayed, as shown
in Figure 2-8.

Step 10 Click Finish. The configuration is complete.
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2.4.3 Examples: Configuring Channel Management

This describes how to configure channel management on the BSC6000 Local Maintenance
Terminal.
Context
This example describes how to enable the Allocation TRX Priority Allowed and how to adjust
the configuration of the TRX Priority.
Take cell 2F_BTS30 and TRX1 as examples. The Allocation TRX Priority Allowed is set to
Yes and the TRX Priority is set toLevel1.
Procedure
Step 1 On the BSC6000 Local Maintenance Terminal, select 2F_BTS30 on the Management
Tree tab page. Right-click the object, and then choose Configure Cell Attributes on the shortcut
menu.
Step 2 In the displayed dialog box, double-click 2F_BTS30 in the Cell view list box, and then add it
to Selected cells list box.
Step 3 Click Next. A dialog box is displayed.
Step 4 In the Cells to be set list box, select 2F_BTS30, and then click Set Cell Properties. A dialog
box is displayed.
Step 5 Click Channel Management. The Set Channel Parameter dialog box is displayed.
Step 6 Click Advanced. The HWII Channel Assignment and Radio Channel Control tab page is
displayed.
Step 7 Set the Allocation TRX Priority Allowed to Yes, as shown in Figure 2-13.

Figure 2-13 Setting Allocation TRX Priority Allowed dialog box
Step 8 Click OK to return to the Set Cell Attributes dialog box.

Step 9 Click OK to return to the Configuring Cells Attributes dialog box.
Step 10 Click Finish to complete the setting of Allocation TRX Priority Allowed.
Step 11 Select 2F_BTS30 on the Management Tree tab page. Right-click TRX1, and then choose
Configure TRX Attributes on the shortcut menu.
Step 12 In the displayed dialog box, click Set TRX Attributes.
Step 13 In the displayed dialog box, click Device Attributes.
Step 14 Set the TRX Priority to Level1, as shown in Figure 2-14.

Figure 2-14 Configure TRX Attributes-TRX1 dialog box
Step 15 Click OK to return to the previous dialog box.
Step 16 Click Finish to complete the setting of the TRX Priority.
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2.5 Maintenance Information

This lists the counters related to channel management.
Alarms
None
Counters
Table 2-3 lists the counters related to channel management.
Table 2-3 Counters related to channel management
Counter Description
CA310 Assignment Requests
CA311 Assignment Commands
R4419B Completed Assignments

Counter Description
A3127A Failed Assignments per Cell
CA314 Mode Modify Commands
A3157A Failed Mode Modify Attempts
Table 2-4 Interference band measurement per TRX

Counter Description
S4210A Uplink Interference Indication Messages

(SDCCH)
S4219A Uplink Interference Indication Messages (TCH)
S4210B Downlink Interference Indication Messages

(SDCCH)
S4219B Downlink Interference Indication Messages

(TCH)
AS4200A Mean Number of SDCCHs in Interference Band

1
AS4200B Mean Number of SDCCHs in Interference Band

2
AS4200C Mean Number of SDCCHs in Interference Band

3
AS4200D Mean Number of SDCCHs in Interference Band

4
AS4200E Mean Number of SDCCHs in Interference Band

5
AS4207A Mean Number of TCHFs in Interference Band 1
AS4207B Mean Number of TCHFs in Interference Band 2
AS4207C Mean Number of TCHFs in Interference Band 3
AS4207D Mean Number of TCHFs in Interference Band 4
AS4207E Mean Number of TCHFs in Interference Band 5
AS4208A Mean Number of TCHHs in Interference Band 1
AS4208B Mean Number of TCHHs in Interference Band 2
AS4208C Mean Number of TCHHs in Interference Band 3
AS4208D Mean Number of TCHHs in Interference Band 4
AS4208E Mean Number of TCHHs in Interference Band 5

Table 2-5 Channel assignment request measurement per cell

Counter Description
R3100A Channel Assignment Requests in Immediate

Assignment Procedure (SDCCH)
R3107B Channel Assignment Requests in Assignment

Procedure (TCHF)
R3100C Channel Assignment Requests in Internal Intra-

Cell Handover Procedure (SDCCH)
R3100D Channel Assignment Requests in Incoming

Internal Inter-Cell Handover Procedure
(SDCCH)
R3100E Channel Assignment Requests in Incoming

External Inter-Cell Handover Procedure
(SDCCH)
CR3100 Channel Assignment Requests (SDCCH)
CR3107 Channel Assignment Requests (TCHF)
CR3108 Channel Assignment Requests (TCHH)
CR3109 Channel Assignment Requests (TCH)
Table 2-6 Channel assignment success measurement per TRX

Counter Description
R4110A Successful Channel Assignments in Immediate


Assignment Procedure (TCHF)

Assignment Procedure (TCHH)
R4117B Successful Channel Assignments in Immediate


R4110C Successful Channel Assignments in Internal Intra-


Cell Handover Procedure (TCHF)

Cell Handover Procedure (TCHH)

Counter Description
R4110D Successful Channel Assignments in Incoming

Internal Cell Handover Procedure (SDCCH)

Internal Inter-Cell Handover Procedure (TCHF)

Internal Inter-Cell Handover Procedure (TCHH)
R4110E Successful Channel Assignments in Incoming

(SDCCH)

External Inter-Cell Handover Procedure (TCHF)

External Inter-Cell Handover Procedure (TCHH)







Cell Handover Procedure (TCHF)

Cell Handover Procedure (TCHH)

Internal Cell Handover Procedure (SDCCH)

Internal Inter-Cell Handover Procedure (TCHF)

Internal Inter-Cell Handover Procedure (TCHH)

(SDCCH)

Counter Description

External Inter-Cell Handover Procedure (TCHF)

External Inter-Cell Handover Procedure (TCHH)
CR4110 Successful Channel Assignments (SDCCH)
CR4117 Successful Channel Assignments (TCHF)
CR4118 Successful Channel Assignments (TCHH)
CR4119 Successful Channel Assignments (TCH)
Table 2-7 Channel assignment failure measurement per cell
Counter Description
R3120A Channel Assignment Failures (All Channels Busy

or Channels Unconfigured) in Immediate


R3127B Channel Assignment Failures (All Channels Busy

or Channels Unconfigured) in Assignment
Procedure (TCHF)
R3128B Channel Assignment Failures (All Channels Busy

or Channels Unconfigured) in Assignment
Procedure (TCHH)
R3120C Channel Assignment Failures (All Channels Busy

or Channels Unconfigured) in Internal Intra-Cell
Handover Procedure (SDCCH)

Handover Procedure (TCHF)

Handover Procedure (TCHH)
R3120D Channel Assignment Failures (All Channels Busy

or Channels Unconfigured) in Incoming Internal
Inter-Cell Handover Procedure (SDCCH)

Counter Description

Inter-Cell Handover Procedure (TCHF)

Inter-Cell Handover Procedure (TCHH)
R3120E Channel Assignment Failures (All Channels Busy

or Channels Unconfigured) in Incoming External
Inter-Cell Handover Procedure (SDCCH)

Inter-Cell Handover Procedure (TCHF)

Inter-Cell Handover Procedure (TCHH)
CR3120 Channel Assignment Failures (All Channels Busy

or Channels Unconfigured) (SDCCH)

or Channels Unconfigured) (TCHF)

or Channels Unconfigured) (TCHH)
Table 2-8 Channel assignment concentric cell measurement per cell

Counter Description
R3200 Channel Assignment Requests (Underlaid Subcell

Only)
R3201 Channel Assignment Requests (Overlaid Subcell

Only)
R3202 Channel Assignment Requests (Underlaid Subcell

Preferred)
R3203 Channel Assignment Requests (Overlaid Subcell

Preferred)
R3202B TCH Assignment Requests (Underlaid Subcell

Preferred)
R3203B TCH Assignment Requests (Overlaid Subcell

Preferred)

Counter Description

Internal Inter-Cell Handover Procedure (TCH)
(Underlaid Subcell Preferred)

(Overlaid Subcell Preferred)

External Inter-Cell Handover Procedure (TCH)

R3222B Channel Assignment Overflows (TCH)

R3223B Channel Assignment Overflows (TCH) (Overlaid

Subcell Preferred)
R3222D Channel Assignment Overflows in Incoming

R3223D Channel Assignment Overflows in Incoming

R3222E Channel Assignment Overflows in Incoming

R3223E Channel Assignment Overflows in Incoming

R3225G Channel Assignment Overflows in Underlaid

Subcell (SDCCH)
R3224G Channel Assignment Overflows in Overlaid

Subcell (SDCCH)
R3225H Channel Assignment Overflows in Underlaid

Subcell (TCHF)
R3224H Channel Assignment Overflows in Overlaid

Subcell (TCHF)
R3225I Channel Assignment Overflows in Underlaid

Subcell (TCHH)
R3224I Channel Assignment Overflows in Overlaid

Subcell (TCHH)

Counter Description
R3225J Channel Assignment Overflows in Underlaid

Subcell (TCH)
R3224J Channel Assignment Overflows in Overlaid

Subcell (TCH)
R3224K Failed Handovers from Underlaid Subcell to

Overlaid Subcell due to Busy Channels in Overlaid
Subcell
R3225K Failed Handovers from Overlaid Subcell to

Underlaid Subcell due to Busy Channels in
Underlaid Subcell
Table 2-9 Channel assignment queue measurement per cell

Counter Description
R3130 Maximum Queue Length
R3134 Failed Queuing Attempts due to Queue Overflow
R3135 Queuing Requests
R3136 Failed Queuings (Preemption)
R3137 Failed Queuings (Queuing Timer Expired)
R3138 Failed Queuings (Dynamic Adjustment Timed

Out)
AR3131 Mean Queue Length
AR3133 Mean Queuing Duration
CR313C Failed Queuing Attempts
2.6 References
l TS 29.002: "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+); Mobile Application
Part (MAP) specification".
l ISO/IEC 646 (1991): "Information technology-ISO7-bit coded character set for
information interchange".
l GSM 04.18: "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+); Mobile Radio
Interface Layer 3 specification; Radio Resource Control Protocol".
l GSM 04.08: "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+); Mobile radio
interface layer 3 specification"

l GSM 08.06: "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+); Signalling transport
mechanism specification for the Base Station System Mobile services Switching Centre
(BSS MSC) interface".
l GSM 08.08: "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+); Mobile services
Switching Centre Base Station System(MSC BSS) interface; Layer 3 specification".
l GSM 08.51: "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+); Base Station
Controller Base Transceiver Station (BSC BTS) interface; General aspects".
l GSM 08.52: "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase2+); Base Station
Controller Base Transceiver Station (BSC BTS) interface; Interface principles".
l GSM 08.56: "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase2+); Base Station
Controller Base Transceiver Station (BSC BTS) interface; Layer 2 specification".
l GSM 08.58: "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase2+);Base Station
Controller Base Transceiver Station (BSC BTS) interface; Layer 3 specification.


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HUAWEI BSC6000 Base Station Subsystem

BSS Feature Description 2 Channel Management

About This Chapter

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Couple channel The channel composed by two half rate sub-timeslots is

MA It indicates the carrier frequencies within a cell that are

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Single channel The channel composed by two half rate sub-timeslots is

eMLPP Enhanced Multi-Level Precedence and Preemption service

Acronyms and Abbreviations

AMR Adaptive Multi Rate

BCCH Broadcast Control Channel

DTRX Different TRX

DTX Discontinuous Transmission (mechanism)

eMLPP enhanced Multi-Level Precedence and Preemption service

FABS Flexible Abis

GPRS General Packet Radio Service

H3, H2, and H1 History

HRL Half Rate License

SBC Sub Cell

TRA TCH Rate Adjust

Network Elements Involved

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Table 2-1 NEs involved in channel management

MS BTS BSC MSC MGW SGSN GGSN HLR

Table 2-2 GBSS products and software versions

BSC BSC6000 V900R003C01 and later releases

BTS BTS3X G3BTS32.30000.01.1130 and later

BTS3002C G3BTS36.30000.02.0820 and later

BTS3001C G3BTS34.30000.07.0301 and later

Double-transceiver BTS All releases

2.3 Technical Description

2.3.1 Channel Assignment Procedure

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2.3.1 Channel Assignment Procedure

Figure 2-1 Channel assignment procedure

The procedures associated with channel assignment are as follows:

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1. The procedures associated with SDCCH assignment involve immediate assignment of a

2.3.2 Pre-Processing of Channel Assignment

Pre-Processing of Channel Assignment in an Immediate Assignment Procedure

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Pre-Processing of Channel Assignment in an Assignment Procedure

Pre-Processing of Channel Assignment in a Handover Procedure

1. Take statistics of the related performance counters in the handover request.

2.3.3 Channel Assignment Algorithms

Channel Rate Assignment Strategy Controlled by the MSC

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Channel Rate Assignment Strategy Controlled by the BSC

HWII Channel Allocation Algorithm

2.3.4 Processing After Channel Assignment

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2.4.1 Configuring Channel Assignment Algorithm Parameters

2.4.1 Configuring Channel Assignment Algorithm Parameters

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Figure 2-2 Selecting a cell

Figure 2-3 Configuring cell attributes

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Figure 2-4 Setting cell attributes

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Figure 2-5 Setting channel management parameters

Step 6 Click Advanced. A dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-6.

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